Design Of All-Purpose Solar Air Dryers for Rural Areas |
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| Kalapala.Sandeep , NRIIT ; G. Sai Mani Kanta Swamy, NRIIT ; Mallela.Gayatri Prasad, NRIIT ; M S Teja Swaroop, NRIIT ; Meghana Samanthapudi, NRIIT |
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| Solar Panel, Solar Energy, Solar Dryer |
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This work presents a numerical analysis of a solar air heater system designed to operate in Vijayawada, a city in India known for its high solar radiation levels. The study utilizes maximum heat flux data specific to the Vijayawada location as the input heat source for the system. The analysis explores the effects of varying Reynolds numbers on the system's performance, specifically focusing on the output temperature, heat transfer coefficient, Nusselt number, and pressure drop. These parameters provide insights into the efficiency and performance of the solar air heater under different operating conditions. In this system, the pipes are constructed using Coca-Cola 350 ml pop tins, which offer a cost-effective and innovative material for the heat exchanger. The solar collector area is designed to be 1 m², with six pipes of 52 mm diameter arranged to maximize heat transfer. |
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Paper ID: IJSRDV13I10055 Published in: Volume : 13, Issue : 1 Publication Date: 01/04/2025 Page(s): 109-114 |
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